Midwest Area Executive Chef — Lead Culinary Teams & Menus

Sodexo; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a culinary leader to oversee operations across multiple Midwest locations, driving quality, consistency, and innovation. You will partner with chefs, standardize procedures, and craft menus that meet client needs while ensuring food safety and cost efficiency.

The role includes 50-60% travel, leadership responsibilities, and a focus on developing teams, sourcing high-quality ingredients, and delivering exceptional dining experiences for premier clients.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years management experience.
• 1–3 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across locations and standardize processes.
• Develop innovative menus meeting client needs and nutritional standards.
• Manage people, set direction, and deploy resources with performance evaluations.
• Foster team development and mentor staff to build future leaders.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Menu planning

Attention to detail

Problem solving

ServSafe HACCP

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a culinary leader to oversee operations across multiple Midwest locations, driving quality, consistency, and innovation. You will partner with chefs, standardize procedures, and craft menus that meet client needs while ensuring food safety and cost efficiency.

The role includes 50-60% travel, leadership responsibilities, and a focus on developing teams, sourcing high-quality ingredients, and delivering exceptional dining experiences for premier clients.